Articles Tagged with ''smart homes''

Oct. 2, 2013: Home Energy Management Market to Exceed $4 Billion in US by 2017

Early Devices such as Smart Thermostats Provide a Gateway to Further Adoption of Home Automation
October 2, 2013
Currently valued at $1.5 billion, but with only 1.5 to 2.5 percent penetration in most states, the home energy management systems (HEMS) market is poised for significant growth, according to a report by GTM Research. The firm forecasts that the U.S. HEMS market will be worth over $4 billion by 2017.


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Sept. 2, 2013: ZigBee Protocol Is Home Automation Leader

Bluetooth Is Fastest Growing Protocol
September 2, 2013
Home automation devices employing the ZigBee open standard protocol were the market share leaders in 2012, with shipments of 4.5 million, narrowly beating out proprietary protocol offerings, according to a report by ABI Research.


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Aug. 20, 2013: ZigBee Alliance Updates Home Automation Standard

Version 1.2 Expands Device Integration
August 20, 2013
The ZigBee® Alliance announced that an update to the ZigBee Home Automation standard has been ratified and is now available for product development. ZigBee Home Automation is designed to help create smarter homes that enhance comfort, convenience, security, and energy management for the consumer.


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Aug. 14, 2013: ‘Lab of Things’ Supports Home Automation Development

Research Device Platform Allows Various Sensors and Devices to Be Interconnected
August 14, 2013
Microsoft has introduced the Lab of Things (LoT), which provides the infrastructure, software, and services to enable home automation research and development involving both custom-built and off-the-shelf sensors and devices.


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Aug. 14, 2013: First Net-Zero Home Unveiled in Cold, Dry Climate

The Zero Home Is Designed to Eliminate Homeowner’s Energy Bills
August 14, 2013
Vivint and Garbett Homes have announced what they say is the first affordable, climate 5 net-zero home to achieve a Home Energy Rating System (HERS) rating of 0. Located in Herriman, Utah, this non-custom, self-sufficient, solar-powered home, called The Zero Home, can generate as much energy as it consumes.


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